Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
warneckei
ID:
636181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl. ex Hutch.) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 351 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635513



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra Lillianae
  • Asparagus Warneckei
  • Cyrtandra Lagunae


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Synonyms

  • Asparagus drepanophyllus warneckei Engl. [unknown]

Description

Asparagus warneckei (also called Warnecke's asparagus, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herb that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet forests, bogs, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus warneckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus warneckei has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus warneckei can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Asparagus warneckei

Asparagus warneckei is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found growing in moist forests and wet cliffs at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Asparagus warneckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus warneckei?

Asparagus warneckei

What is the common name of Asparagus warneckei?

Warnecke's Asparagus

Where is Asparagus warneckei native to?

Eastern Siberia

Species in the Asparagus genus

Asparagus acicularis, Asparagus acocksii, Asparagus acutifolius, Asparagus adscendens, Asparagus aethiopicus, Asparagus africanus, Asparagus aggregatus, Asparagus albus, Asparagus alopecurus, Asparagus altiscandens, Asparagus altissimus, Asparagus angulofractus, Asparagus angusticladus, Asparagus aphyllus, Asparagus arborescens, Asparagus asiaticus, Asparagus asiaticus, Asparagus asparagoides, Asparagus aspergillus, Asparagus baumii, Asparagus bayeri, Asparagus benguellensis, Asparagus bequaertii, Asparagus biflorus, Asparagus botschantzevii, Asparagus brachyphyllus, Asparagus breslerianus, Asparagus buchananii, Asparagus bucharicus, Asparagus burchellii, Asparagus burjaticus, Asparagus calcicola, Asparagus capensis, Asparagus capitatus, Asparagus clareae, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Asparagus coddii, Asparagus concinnus, Asparagus confertus, Asparagus coodei, Asparagus crassicladus, Asparagus curillus, Asparagus davuricus, Asparagus declinatus, Asparagus deflexus, Asparagus densiflorus, Asparagus denudatus, Asparagus devenishii, Asparagus divaricatus, Asparagus drepanophyllus,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275364: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.